Bingham
Overview
Under-12s stay free, with no cost for extra beds. Over-12s, £50 a night. Babysitting can be arranged. Superior River Double room Sappho can be connected to a smaller double for families.
Best for
Babies and up: all enjoy the garden and river views.
Recommended rooms
Most rooms have space for an extra bed or cot at no extra charge for the under 12s (£50 for older children). The best room is Sappho, with garden views. It interconnects with Iris, a small double.
Activities
There's a large garden to run around in. Staff can arrange horse riding, bike hire and boat trips to Hampton Court and Kew Gardens. Colouring pencils and books are available to help keep children occupied in the restaurant.
Meals
Children are allowed in the restaurant at all times. A two-course children's menu is available for £14, with smart dishes like dover sole fish fingers, organic chicken and home-made ice cream.
Babysitting
Babysitting is available from £10 an hour. Please give at least 48 hours' notice.
No need to pack
Bingham is well-equipped with baby monitors, cots, high chairs and a nappy-changing room.
Also
The hotel overlooks the Thames (a large wall at the end of the lawn will keep your little ones from straying on to the towpath), and river traffic is endlessly fascinating. There's a fridge in every room, handy for storing milk.
